The latest local news, weather and high school sports in and around Columbia and Jefferson City

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Update: Custom exempt processing has been reinstated

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  When health inspectors aren't watching, how can you avoid dirty dining at a restaurant that doesn't make the grade?

Monday, October 29, 2012  Two Columbia Mall food court restaurants closed for management changes.

Saturday, July 21, 2012  Operations have resumed at a meat locker in central Missouri after several problems were fixed.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Ameren said all lake counties have the same regulations in place regarding electrical wiring in boat docks.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  They say prime examples are charging customers for the ice used to keep fish fresh, or bloating seafood, such as scallops, with compounds that make them appear bigger.

Monday, February 13, 2012  Workers helped inspect and install child car and booster seats

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  Horses could soon be slaughtered in US for human food after Congress lifts ban on inspections

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  A waste management plant in Kaiser, MO will pay a hefty fine for not following EPA rules to get rid of the waste.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  The MO Highway Patrol just released the results of more than 1,000 school bus inspections.

Tuesday, March 08, 2011  In August 2008, Wanda Jones and her family felt like they were living the American dream because they just bought their first home. But within months their dream turned into a nightmare.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010  No one is hurt, but inspectors are examining two planes after a minor collision at Lambert Airport in St. Louis.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009  Beginning New Year’s Day, the owner of a new car will not be required to get a safety inspection for new license plates for the first five years of the car's life.Lawmakers had already changed the law once, saying new car buyers did not have to get an inspection for two years.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009  Chew on this: Food inspection depends on dueling bureaucracies.